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    Substance Abuse: Among Society’s Youth Tyra Klein English 20-1 Mrs. Rainier October.8th 2013 Klein 1Substance Abuse: Among Society’s Youth Substance Abuse is all around us in today’s society. 60% of all illicit drug users are between the ages fifteen and twenty-four (Stats Canada). This means teens have the highest risk to fall into a path of drug use. Three common factors can cause drug abuse among teens; Social Factors‚ ’the high mentality’‚ and the availability of a drug to teens. These

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    Substance Abuse and Women

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    Substance Abuse is the number one health problem in the United States according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Worley‚ Conners‚ Crone‚ Williams and Bokony‚ 105). Research from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health reports that 3% of pregnant women used illicit drugs and 3% reported binging on alcohol and after giving birth these numbers increased to 9% and 15% respectively (105). Substance Abuse has plagued human society from time in memorial. Humans have used intoxicants for reasons

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    Teen Substance Abuse

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    youth comes when our young people become involved with drugs and/or alcohol. Given that most "mature" adults are inadequately equipped to deal with the pitfalls of addiction‚ it stands to reason that teenagers and young adults would utterly be helpless to fight off the effects associated with teen substance abuse. The Real World of Teen Substance Abuse There is no shortage of statistical data showing that the United States has significant drug issues among its young people. Despite recent declines

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    Drug Court Case Analysis

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    Since there have been very few reported cases challenging drug courts jurisdiction or procedure‚ there is no valid argument against its procedures in terms of constitutional rights. However‚ questions expressed by both advocates and critics of judicial innovation and the different roles judges partake are seen to show the constitutional rights of drug participants are being overlooked (Lane‚ 2003). The broad question remains is whether proactive judges taking on the role of problem-solving can still

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    Substance Abuse and the Classroom How Drug and Alcohol Use Among Young People Impacts the Teaching Environment Abstract The issue of adolescent use of illicit drugs and alcohol has become more widespread over the last several decades than ever before. This paper explores the various areas of substance abuse as it effects young people today in Canada‚ primarily students. A brief history is addressed and statistics regarding substance use by

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    States there are 50 states all of which have passed some kind of law requiring citizens and professionals to report any signs of child abuse or neglect of any kind. Most laws state that if counselors along with other professionals have suspicion of child abuse or neglect has 48 hours to report it. They also have the responsibility to report domestic abuse‚ and abuse of the elderly. Mandated reporters are required to make a report right away either orally‚ in person‚ or by email‚ and they must follow

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    more common drugs and alcohol are known to use inhalants to achieve a quick high. This can be done by inhaling the fumes from different substances given off a brief high‚ but still a dangerous high. There is also the fad of synthetic drugs such as bath salts‚ special k‚ and spice. The effects that the substance abuse has on the adolescent covers a very large area. An adolescent’s health is always a major concern when substance abuse is an issue. There are the effects that the substances can cause

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    Substance Abuse and the Elderly Substance abuse in the elderly exists just as in any other population. Many seniors develop substance abuse problems due to circumstances or situations due to the aging process. A report by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration indicates that 17% of adults age 60 and older are affected by alcohol abuse and abuse of legal drugs. The report also states that a third of those seniors who abuse substances did

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    Substance Abuse Assessment

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    Assessment #1 Case Study Substance Abuse Assessment/Case History Format Client Name: Susan Boyle (Suzie) Date of 1st Contact: 1-31-13 Social Worker: Date Completed: 2-28 -13 Dimension 1: Client description‚ presenting problem‚ and context of referral. A. Brief description of client: Suzie presents herself as a 45-year-old Caucasian unmarried female with short hair and was wearing male-typical professional attire and glasses. She came across apathetic‚ chewing bubble gum and

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    Addictions/Drugs Butch Brown Com/156 Mary Martin 04/21/2013 Addictions/Drugs Freedom‚ family‚ and financial security are a value to the people in the United States. Some behaviors are frowned upon‚ such as crime‚ laziness‚ and the use of illegal drugs. Drug abuse and addiction is not all about how much is consumed but has to do with consequences. Illegal drugs and abusers

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